Russian Steam Bath (Apr 21, 2008 at 11:49 AM) - The Russian steam has many effects: first it increases body temperature, and metabolism. It also increases the pulse rate, blood pressure, and leukocytosis. Large amounts of water should be taken before a treatment because the treatment will induce profuse sweating. It will also cause peripheral vasodilation.
Ice Pack (Apr 21, 2008 at 10:50 AM) - The application of cold will prevent much swelling and will lessen black and blue discoloration, which is due to rupturing of the blood vessels.
The ice pack will cause a contraction of the blood vessels slowing down the oozing of blood into the injured tissues. It also relieves pain.
Ice Massage (Apr 21, 2008 at 8:35 AM) - “When the body has long remained in contact with cold substances, such as cold air and cold water, the real effects of the cold are seen. If the body becomes thoroughly chilled, its various functions are slowed and depressed....If instead of becoming chilled, the body remains in contact with cold air or water for only a brief time, its activities are heightened instead of slowed or depressed.”
Steam Inhalation (Apr 21, 2008 at 8:11 AM) - A steam inhalation will relieve inflammation and congestion of the upper respiratory mucous membranes, as well as relieving an irritated throat, and spasmodic breathing. It will also loosen secretions and stimulate a discharge of mucous from the throat and lungs.
Hot Tub Bath (Apr 21, 2008 at 8:07 AM) - The hot tub bath will increase the peripheral circulation, metabolism, perspiration, and body temperature, while relieving pain, stiffness, fatigue, and congestion of internal organs.
Hot Foot Bath (Apr 21, 2008 at 7:53 AM) - Hot foot baths are an excellent way to draw blood from inflamed or congested areas of the body. Indications for use are foot and leg cramps, sore throat, cold, flu, nausea, insomnia, and chest or pelvic congestion.
Contrast Shower (alternating hot and cold) (Apr 21, 2008 at 7:36 AM) - The contrast shower is a simple way to stimulate the circulatory system and promote detoxification, and it can also be effective in treating
areas of general pain and soreness.
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